Li Yifei looked at her suddenly flushed face, finding it a bit strange, but didn't think much of it.
He thought she was just feeling tricky or excited about dealing with Tang Hao's relics.
"Whale Glue can greatly strengthen the Physical Body, preparing for the upcoming Ice Fire Body Tempering. Each of you needs it."
He pointed at Qian Renxue and said, "You too. You haven't reached the Spirit Saint stage yet, and your physical quality isn't enough to Cultivate the Gene Primal Energy Method, so you also need to use it."
Boom!
To Qian Renxue, these words were nothing short of a thunderclap from a clear sky!
He... is he implying that... my body isn't good enough to withstand him?
A wave of shame engulfed her, and she felt like she was about to drip with water.
But beneath this extreme shame, an inexplicable courage rose from the depths of her heart.
She couldn't lose!
Neither in strength, nor... in other aspects!
Qian Renxue mustered the greatest courage of her life, stepped forward abruptly, and grabbed Li Yifei's hand.
Her palm was covered in sweat, and her voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum, yet it carried an unmistakable firmness.
"If they're not enough... I... I can do it too."
"And... Bibi Dong and Hu Liena, they'll be in Heaven Dou City soon..."
Her voice grew softer and softer, and her head was buried lower and lower.
"If it's really not enough... you can... you can call them to join..."
Li Yifei was stunned.
He looked at Qian Renxue's ears, which were so red they seemed to be smoking, and then thought of the special use of "Whale Glue," instantly understanding something.
Where did this girl's thoughts wander to?
Call Bibi Dong and Hu Liena... together?
He looked at Qian Renxue, who was both uncontrollably shy and yet seemed to invite him to pluck her, and suddenly felt that this misunderstanding seemed... quite interesting.
Not only was it interesting, but it could also greatly motivate her enthusiasm for Cultivation.
So, instead of explaining, he went along with the flow and nodded solemnly.
"Yes, they indeed need it too."
"Then prepare more; the older the better. Get as many ten-thousand-year ones as you can."
Receiving an affirmative answer, Qian Renxue's body went limp, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
He agreed!
He really agreed!
Looking at her infinitely shy appearance, Li Yifei's heart stirred.
He reached out and gently lifted her delicate chin.
Their eyes met.
Under the gaze of Qian Renxue's hazy, somewhat misty golden eyes, he lowered his head and imprinted a deep kiss.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Qian Renxue had completely gone limp in his arms, her eyes hazy, her breathing rapid.
Li Yifei whispered in her ear, in a magnetic voice:
"When I return, we will begin our 'research'."
As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from the sleeping quarters.
Only Qian Renxue was left, covering her burning lips, standing blankly in place.
Research...
Research the God Position...
In her heart, she was both shy and filled with endless fantasies about that special "research."
At this moment, Li Yifei, who had left the Imperial Palace, had appeared in another corner of Heaven Dou City.
His gaze fell upon an inconspicuous mansion in the city.
His next target was the most important assistant in the "Ice Fire Body Tempering" plan.
Nine Heart Begonia, Ye Lingling.
Before setting off, his Smart Terminal on his wrist vibrated faintly.
A stream of information directly poured into his spiritual Sea of Consciousness.
[Advanced Intelligence'Source' prompt: Analysis of residual samples of "Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass" and "blazing apricot jiao shu" completed. Energy structure analysis is 100% complete.]
[Successfully constructed an alternative theoretical model for "Ice and Fire Energy Counter-冲 Body Tempering."]
[Model deduction: Using high-grade ice and fire attribute Heavenly Treasures of no less than ten thousand years as the core energy source, supplemented by thirty-six types of high-grade medicinal herbs for neutralization and guidance, can resist 73% of the extreme heat and cold effects of the "Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."]
[Correction plan: With continuous infusion of life force from the "Nine Heart Begonia" Spirit, the cell collapse rate during the Body Tempering process can be reduced to below 1%, and the overall success rate will increase to 92.7%.]
It's done.
Li Yifei's steps did not falter, but his heart was already clear.
The last piece of the theoretical puzzle had been completed. Now, all that remained was to invite the most crucial "caregiver."
Ye Mansion, backyard.
Ye Lingling sat cross-legged on a stone stool, moonlight like water, casting upon her cold and aloof profile.
She had just passed Level 41 and was diligently stabilizing her spirit power.
Since joining the Chat Group named "Douluo Peerless Beauties," her worldview was being reordered daily.
The group owner Li Yifei's incredible power, Dugu Yan's rapid growth, and the "Gene Primal Energy Method" that could transform one's body... all of it.
All of this made her feel a deep sense of powerlessness and anxiety.
Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat, and an inexplicable sensation made her open her eyes.
A figure, who had appeared under the moonlight in front of her at some unknown time, was quietly looking at her.
No footsteps, no spirit power fluctuations; he simply appeared out of thin air.
"Group... group owner?"
Ye Lingling stood up abruptly, a hint of undetectable fervor in her voice.
The person who came was indeed Li Yifei.
"It's me." Li Yifei nodded, getting straight to the point, "I need your help."
"Me?" Ye Lingling was stunned, instinctively pointing to herself, "I'm only Level 41, what can I help you with?"
"I have a plan, a plan that can transform everyone." Li Yifei's tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable power.
"This plan is very dangerous. During its implementation, the continent's top healing Spirit is needed for full protection; otherwise, it's a Nine Deaths, One Life situation."
The continent's top healing Spirit...
Nine Heart Begonia!
Ye Lingling understood instantly.
Her breathing quickened, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.
An opportunity, this was an enormous opportunity!
But with it came a deeper unease.
"But... my spirit power is too low, what if...?"
Before she could finish, Li Yifei raised his hand.
A tulip, pure white like jade and blooming with a seven-colored halo at its tip, appeared out of thin air in his palm.
Immortal Herb, qi luo tulip!
Just a wisp of its rich fragrance emanated, and Ye Lingling felt all her spirit power begin to cheer, and her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit within her conveyed an unprecedented longing.
"This is your advance payment." Li Yifei handed over the Immortal Herb. "It's enough to raise your spirit power by a level in a short time, and even allow your Spirit to undergo an evolution."
"This... this is too valuable!" Ye Lingling repeatedly stepped back, not daring to accept it.
"Take it." Li Yifei's tone was unrefusable. "This is what you deserve. My companions are never stingy."